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Rake Most Likely to Rebel: Rake Most Likely To Rebel Whispers At Court Summer Of The Viking (Rakes on Tour #1)
by Bronwyn ScottThe art of fencing, like the art of love, requires three important skills: 1. Anticipating your partner's every move, working them into the exact position you desire. 2. Being completely attuned to each other's bodies. 3. Absolute dedication, no matter how many hours are spent sweating it out. Viscount Amersham has come to Paris to prove his skill with the blade. But feisty Alyssandra Leodegrance is not the opponent he was expecting! As expert swordplay leads to sizzling sensuality, it's difficult to say who will win...and what they will claim as their prize! Rakes on Tour Outrageous hell-raisers let loose in Europe!
Rake Most Likely to Seduce (Rakes on Tour)
by Bronwyn Scott"All gamblers are alike in luck..." Although when Nolan Gray enters a high-stakes game in Venice, facing a ruthless opponent, he'll need more than just luck. He can't start losing now...especially when the virginity of the enthralling Gianna Minotti hangs in the balance! Fate is on his side, and Nolan seizes victory. But leaving in a gondola with Gianna and not collecting on his tantalizing prize pushes Nolan to his limits! Can he help her claim her freedom when really he wants to claim her for his own?
Rake Most Likely to Sin: Rake Most Likely To Seduce / Rake Most Likely To Sin (rakes On Tour) (Rakes on Tour #4)
by Bronwyn ScottA rake running from his past... For hell-raiser Brennan Carr, his Grand Tour has been the perfect way to replace difficult family memories with outrageous adventures. But discovering his Greek hosts want him to marry, Brennan must prove he's not ready to settle down-and fast! Is a fling with widow Patra Tspiras a delicious solution...? Patra has learned the hard way never to trust anyone, but Brennan's sinful seduction sweeps her off her feet! Could what started as a delectable affair soon transform into the happily-ever-after they've both been secretly craving?
Rake Most Likely to Thrill (Rakes on Tour #2)
by Bronwyn ScottA rakish thrill-seeker... Archer Crawford has come to Siena to compete in its notorious horse race-only daredevils need apply! But on his first night, he meets the beautiful Elisabeta di Nofri, a young noblewoman whose love of thrill-seeking is second only to Archer's. A woman longing for more... Elisabeta is determined to savor one last taste of freedom before an unwelcome marriage is forced upon her. But one night of wild desire isn't enough. And Archer and Elisabeta will have to risk everything if they're to win what they truly want...
The Rake of Glendir
by Michelle KellyScotland 1809Jasper, Laird of Glendir, notorious womanizer and spy, has reluctantly returned home for his current mission. The ghosts of the past surround him, although one "apparition" running through his estate at night proves to be very tempting-the half-naked Lady Amelia Hedburn. The rake in Jasper cannot resist his new neighbor's obvious charms-until he discovers she's a virgin.After a lifetime spent being the perfect Society lady, Amelia is on the run from a forced marriage. But the wild Scotsman awakens a shocking passion this innocent is determined to explore....
The Rake to Redeem Her (Ransleigh Rogues Ser. #2)
by Julia JustissOnly a true rake can offer her redemptionWill Ransleigh, illegitimate nephew of the Earl of Swynford, has the tall, aristocratic bearing of nobility-and the resourceful cunning of a streetwise rogue. To clear his cousin's name he is on a mission that will take him across the Continent into a world of international intrigue-and the arms of Elodie Lefevre, the society hostess who brought shame to his family.Is she seductress, spy or damsel in distress? In the haze of the sensual spell she casts, Will has to keep his wits about him and uncover the true nature of this mysterious Madame....
The Rake to Rescue Her: The Rake To Rescue Her The Soldier's Dark Secret Reunited With The Major (Ransleigh Rogues #3)
by Julia JustissHe's never forgotten her. But can he forgive her? When Alastair Ransleigh sees Diana, Duchess of Graveston, for the first time since she jilted him, he makes her a shockingly insulting offer...the chance to become his mistress. And even more shockingly, she accepts! But the widowed duchess is nothing like the bold, passionate girl Alastair once loved. Years of suffering at the hands of a cruel husband have taken their toll. And as Alastair resolves to save Diana from the damage of the past, their chance meeting turns feelings of revenge to thoughts of rescue... Ransleigh Rogues Where these notorious rakes go, scandal always follows...
The Rake to Reveal Her: A Dance With Danger The Rake To Reveal Her The Husband Season (Ransleigh Rogues #4)
by Julia JustissThe soldier next door... Dominic Ransleigh lost more than his arm in battle-he lost his reason for living. Returning to his family seat, he shuns all society. If only his beautiful, plainspoken tenant, Theodora Branwell, wasn't so hard to ignore... Since her fiancé's death on the battlefield, Theo's devoted herself to caring for soldiers' orphans. She's powerfully attracted to Dom, but knows all too well the consequences of temptation. Is Theo, who's survived so much, brave enough to reveal her secret to her handsome, wounded neighbor?
The Rake to Ruin Her (Ransleigh Rogues #1)
by Julia JustissOnce a rake...Known as "Magnificent Max," diplomat Max Ransleigh was famed for his lethal charm until a political betrayal left him exiled from government and his reputation in tatters. He seems a very unlikely savior for a well-bred young lady.Except that Miss Caroline Denby doesn't want to be saved...she wants to be ruined! To Caroline, getting married is tantamount to a death sentence, and meeting the rakish Max at a house party seems the answer to her prayers.... Surely this rogue won't hesitate to put his bad reputation to good use?Ransleigh RoguesWhere these notorious rakes go, scandal always follows...Second book in Ransleigh Rogues quartet, available April 2013
A Rake to the Rescue (Harlequin Historical Ser.)
by Elizabeth BeaconShe can’t trust anyone.Yet to survive, she has to trust him!When widow Hetta Champion and her little boy are endangered by her father’s hunt for a murderer, aristocrat Magnus Haile is compelled to assist! Hetta’s unhappy marriage has left her just as wary of people as Magnus is, but on their adventure in England’s stunning South Coast, she feels her guard begin to slip. Could she offer Magnus the family he’s long believed impossible?“A forbidden kiss, a feisty heiress and a family divided by secrets, make this Regency romance and entertaining read” Goodreads on A Wedding for the Scandalous Heiress by Elizabeth Beacon“Beacon’s talents for evoking deep emotions with admirable characters, witty dialogue and sensuality shine once again” RT Book Reviews on A Wedding for the Scandalous Heiress by Elizabeth Beacon
Rake with a Frozen Heart
by Marguerite KayeWaking up in a stranger's bed, Henrietta Markham encounters the most darkly sensual man she has ever met. The last thing she remembers is being attacked by a housebreaker-yet being rescued by the notorious Earl of Pentland feels much more dangerous!Since the cataclysmic failure of his marriage, ice has flowed in Rafe St. Alban's veins. But meeting impetuous, all-too-distracting governess Henrietta heats his blood to the boiling point.When she's accused of theft, Rafe finds himself offering to clear her name. Can Henrietta's innocence bring this hardened rake to his knees?
Rakes and Radishes
by Susanna IvesWhen Henrietta Watson learns that the man she loves plans to marry London's most beautiful and fashionable debutante, she plots to win him back. She'll give him some competition by transforming her boring bumpkin neighbor, the Earl of Kesseley, into a rakish gothic hero worthy of this Season's Diamond.After years of unrequited love for Henrietta, Kesseley is resigned to go along with her plan and woo himself a willing bride. But once in London, everything changes. Kesseley-long more concerned with his land than his title-discovers that he's interested in sowing wild oats as well as radishes. And Henrietta realizes that gothic heroes don't make ideal husbands. Despite an explosive kiss that opens her eyes to the love that's been in front of her all along, Henrietta must face the possibility that Kesseley is no longer looking to marry at all...
The Rake's Bargain
by Lucy AshfordThe stage is set Deborah O'Hara loves her life, leading her troupe of actors. But when she becomes entangled in a web of secrets spun by the rakishly handsome Damian Beaumaris, Duke of Cirencester, she is forced to play the hardest role of her life: that of the stunning but disloyal Paulette, the duke's widowed sister-in-law. To regain the honor of his family, Beau needs Deb's help. But despite his intentions to let nothing distract him from his plan, he doesn't bargain on the forbidden sparks that fly with his beautiful leading lady.... "Outrageous, interesting and tremendous fun." -Fresh Fiction on The Outrageous Belle Marchmain
The Rake's Daughter (The Brides of Bellaire Gardens #2)
by Anne GracieAn earl is forced to play matchmaker for the daughters of a rake in a smart and witty new Regency romance from the national bestselling author of The Scoundrel&’s Daughter. Recently returned to England, Leo, the new Earl of Salcott, discovers he's been thrust into the role of guardian to an heiress, the daughter of a notorious rake. Even worse, his wealthy ward has brought her half-sister, the beautiful but penniless Isobel, with her. Leo must find Clarissa a suitable husband, but her illegitimate half sister, Izzy, is quite another matter. Her lowly birth makes her quite unacceptable in London&’s aristocratic circles. However, the girls are devoted to each other and despite the risk of scandal if Izzy&’s parentage is discovered, they refuse to be separated. To Leo&’s frustration, nothing will convince them otherwise. Even worse, sparks fly every time Leo and Izzy interact. Called away to his country estate, Leo instructs the young ladies to stay quietly at home. But when he returns, he's infuriated to discover that Izzy and Clarissa have launched themselves into society — with tremendous success! There's no going back. Now Leo must enter society to protect Clarissa from fortune hunters, and try not to be driven mad by the sharp-witted, rebellious, and intoxicating Izzy.
The Rake's Defiant Mistress
by Mary BrendanNotorious rake, reckless widowSnowbound with society's most notorious rake, Ruth Hayden has to use every ounce of her defiant spirit to keep from falling into his arms. But behind his charm Sir Clayton Powell hides the pain and humiliation of a past betrayal. Her life marked with scandal, Ruth knows what it is to struggle on the fringes of society, but even she is shocked by the vicious gossip circulating about him. Recklessly, she seeks to silence the rumour mill-by announcing their engagement. Then wonders how Clayton will take advantage of the situation...
The Rake's Enticing Proposal: The Sinful Sinclairs (The Sinful Sinclairs #2)
by Lara TempleThe rake has a proposition…Will she accept?Part of The Sinful Sinclairs: When globe-trotting Charles Sinclair arrives at Huxley Manor to sort out his late cousin’s affairs, he meets practical Eleanor Walsh. He can’t shake the feeling that behind her responsibility to clear her family’s debt, Eleanor longs to escape her staid life. Chase can offer her an exciting adventure in Egypt… But that all depends on her response to his shocking proposal!
The Rake's Final Conquest
by Dorothy ElburyMarcus Wolfe, Viscount Helstone, has more than earned the name of Hellcat Helstone, due to his wild, rakish ways. No woman can hold him-until he meets outspoken governess Sophie Flint, who both antagonizes and attracts him in equal measure!Sophie's refusal to become his mistress has Marcus in a spin-and even more determined to make her his. Has the devilish viscount finally been tamed by the forthright Miss Flint?
A Rake's Guide to Pleasure
by Victoria DahlTrue Pleasure. . . Raised by a titled, yet degenerate, father, Emma Jensen never imagined the gambling lessons she learned as a child would one day serve her well. When she finds herself in dire need of money, she concocts the alias of Dowager Lady Denmore and sets off to bewitch London's noblemen by engaging them in games of chance. The fact that respectable ladies do not gamble does not intimidate her in the least. But the darkly handsome Duke of Somerhart does--for he's awakened a deep, sensual hunger in her. . . Is Always Worth The Gamble. . . The dashing Duke of Somerhart has the notorious reputation of being one of London's most incurable rogues. When he meets the alluring Lady Denmore, he is immediately intrigued. Her recklessness and innocence intertwined titillates him as no other woman ever has. But what secret is the lovely Lady Denmore hiding? He's determined to find out. But first he must seduce her until she surrenders completely to his most wicked desires...
A Rake's Guide to Seduction (The Reece Family Trilogy #3)
by Caroline LindenHe Must Rely On His Talents In The Bedroom... Anthony Hamilton cannot help it. The way he looks, the way he lives, his past--it all conspires to make him a man men fear, women desire. His name fills gossip circles in a seemingly endless, lurid drama. But he's never forgotten the only woman he's ever truly wanted--yet could never have. . . To Make Her Fall In Love. . . Celia Reece knew Anthony well before he forged his scandalous reputation. The young man she remembers spoke kindly to her, made her laugh, and his devilish good looks always quickened her pulse. But Celia's mother had other designs--designs that didn't include marriage to Anthony. Now, Celia is widowed, and her mother is intent on finding her a new husband. Refusing to let any obstacle stand in his path this time, Anthony sets out to win Celia's heart by using the same skills that made him London's most irresistible rake... Praise for Caroline Linden and her novels. . . "A skillful blend of scorching sensuality and the tenderness that tempers passion. . .don't miss it!" --Eloisa James, New York Times bestselling author "A fast-paced, can't-put-down romance." --Kat Martin, New York Times bestselling author
The Rake's Handbook
by Sally OrrThe definitive guide to seduction. . . The Rake's Handbook was written on a dare, and soon took the ton by storm. Now its author, Ross Thornbury, is publicly reviled by the ladies-who are, of course, forbidden to read the handbook-but privately revered by the gentlemen. Unfortunately, Ross's notoriety is working against him and he flees London painfully aware of the shortcomings of his own jaded heart. Spirited young widow Elinor Colton lives next to Ross's country estate. She's appalled not only by his rakish reputation, but also by his progressive industrial plans. Elinor is sure she is immune to Ross's seductive ways. But he keeps coming around. . . impressing her with his vision for England's future and stunning her with his smiles. How does one resist the man who wrote the manual on love?
The Rake's Inherited Courtesan
by Ann LethbridgeDaughter of a Parisian courtesan, Sylvia Boisette longs for respectability, though gossips say she is nothing more than a gentleman's paramour. Now, with her guardian dead, she finds herself in a shocking situation....Christopher Evernden is appalled by his uncle's will--Mademoiselle Boisette is now his courtesan! Although his body responds to Sylvia's tempting sensuality, he knows he should rid himself of his disreputable charge. But, surprisingly, Sylvia has a vulnerability to match her exceptional beauty. Perhaps his inherited mistress could become his rightful bride!
The Rake's Intimate Encounter (Undone!)
by Ann LethbridgeAnthony Darby thinks he is ready to give up his life of pleasure--until finds himself at an exclusive club where ladies of the ton indulge their secret desires...and he spies the most alluring woman he's ever laid eyes on.Lately widowed, Margaret is determined to savor some of the joys she missed while married to a cold-hearted Russian count. After paying her dues as a dutiful wife, she's ready to begin living for the moment--starting with a night of passion with Anthony.
The Rake's Mistress (Blue Stocking Brides #3)
by Nicola CornickLord Lucas Kestrel's anger turns to desire when he meets Miss Rebecca Raleigh. He believes that she's one of the scandalous Archangel courtesans, but he quickly discovers that not only is she innocent she is, in fact, the woman he's been seeking....<P> Lucas has an agenda. He has to get close to Rebecca, court her, even seduce her, to try to discover if she's smuggling secrets that are threatening England's security! But Lucas, the rake without a heart, hasn't bargained on falling in love with the one woman he can't have....
Rake's Progress: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The Fourth Volume Of A House For The Season (The House for the Season Series #4)
by M. C. BeatonSet in a Regency London household, this &“witty, charming, touching&” novel is &“highly recommended&”(Library Journal). In London&’s Mayfair, the house at 67 Clarges Street is often rented out for the social season, and the latest master is a single gentleman, the handsome, rich, and notorious rake Lord Guy Carlton. After years of fighting in the wars against Napoleon, the dashing lord is determined to kick up his heels with wine, women, and song, undeterred by anyone&’s appalled reaction. Never before have the Clarges Street servants earned so much money or eaten so well—but their pleasure-loving master seems liable to die of dissipation. In desperation, the staff, led by the witty and resourceful butler, Rainbird, sets out to find a good woman who can calm the lord&’s boisterous spirit and save his black soul. Their search ends with the discovery of Miss Esther Jones of Berkeley Square, a prim and righteous woman who seems the perfect reformer. But complications lie ahead and chaos reigns both above and below the stairs, as no one, not even Miss Jones herself, is prepared for the transformation that ultimately takes place. . . . Originally published under the name Marion Chesney, this delightful tale of romance and scheming comes from a New York Times–bestselling author who &“adroitly manipulates the floating upstairs population that keeps the downstairs on its toes&” (Publishers Weekly).
Rake's Progress: A Novel Of Regency England - Being The Fourth Volume Of A House For The Season (A House for the Season #4)
by M.C. BeatonThe fourth book in M.C. Beaton's charming A House for the Season series. He's just not the marrying kind...Lord Guy Carlton, late of His Majesty's Regiment and weary from the war in France, has only wine, women and song in mind when he rents No. 67 Clarges Street for the season. He certainly has no desire for a serious attachment - and as for marriage: never! But Lord Guy Carlton didn't factor in the lovely but very proper Miss Esther Jones. Although one of the richest women in England she is also one of the most innocent, which could make her an unwilling victim of the philandering lord... and so, once again, it is up to the downstairs staff at Clarges Street to devise a campaign to reform the rake who is laying siege to her heart!'Romance fans are in for a treat' - Booklist'[M. C. Beaton] is the best of the Regency writers' - Kirkus Reviews